Baroness Thatcher will receive a ceremonial funeral with military honours at St Paul's Cathedral, Downing Street said today.

A statement released on Monday afternoon by No.10 said: "A wide and diverse range of people and groups with connections to Lady Thatcher will be invited. The service will be followed by a private cremation. All the arrangements being put in place are in line with wishes of Lady Thatcher’s family. Further details will be published over the coming days."